As Science Has Pushed Back the Boundaries of Religious Explanation

question 58

Multiple Choice

As science has pushed back the boundaries of religious explanation, and as democracy has assumed authority in the state through the rule of law, pushing church authority further into the background, sociologists have hypothesized a thesis for the church's waning influence. Which of the following terms best frames this theoretical concept?

• A) atheism thesis
• B) reformation thesis
• C) scientific thesis
• D) secularization thesis

Understand Frederick Douglass's position on John Brown's plan and his reasoning.

Describe the development of American identity in the mid-19th century.

Analyze how slavery shaped cultural, political, and social dynamics in mid-19th century America.

Understand how slavery exacerbated regional differences within the United States.

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Definitions:

Familial Influences

The impact that family members, dynamics, and relationships have on an individual's behavior, decisions, and personality development.

Genes

Sequences of DNA or RNA that code for molecules that carry out various functions within the organism, serving as units of heredity.

Military Service

A duty performed by citizens for their country by participating in its armed forces.

Family Instability

Family Instability involves significant changes or disruptions in the family structure or environment, often impacting the emotional, social, and economic well-being of family members.